The Grueling Impact The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Had On This Group Of People Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 24, 2021 11:40 am EST The year m2020 was, in the words of Queen Elizabeth II, an “annus horribilis” for the entire planet. While the pandemic affected all 7+ billion of us, some were harder-hit than others, including anyone who was infected, of course, as well as the millions who lost loved ones to the virus....
The Heartbreaking Death Of Walter Mondale Win Mcnamee/Getty Images By Brianna Thomas/April 20, 2021 11:21 am EST Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale died Monday, April 19, at the age of 93. His family released a statement, saying, “It is with profound sadness that we share news that our beloved dad passed away today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As proud as we were of him leading the presidential ticket for Democrats in 1984, we know that our father’s public policy legacy is so much more than that....
The Real Reason Tom Cruise Gave Back His Golden Globe Awards Shutterstock By Samantha Coulter/May 10, 2021 4:52 pm EST “Mission Impossible” star Tom Cruise has won many awards throughout his long career in Hollywood. He won his first big award in 1990 for the movie “Born on the Fourth of July.” For his stellar performance in the film, Cruise took home a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama....
The Real Reason Why The Vampire Diaries Was Canceled Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/March 29, 2021 10:47 am EST The Vampire Diaries was one of the most popular teen dramas on television. The show continues to have an enormous fan base, with new viewers being sucked in everyday thanks to streaming sites such as Netflix. The show starred Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert, a high school student who had recently lost her parents in a tragic car accident....
The Truth About Chrissy Metz’s Boyfriend Bradley Collins Instagram By Jessica Tzikas/April 28, 2021 9:27 am EST Chrissy Metz is best known for her role as Kate on the hit NBC series “This Is Us.” Throughout her time playing one of the “big three” on the show, Metz has won two SAG Awards and been nominated for an Emmy and two Golden Globes. She recently appeared on the big screen, starring in “Breakthrough,” and is also known for her voice, recording a song for the movie’s soundtrack....
The Truth About Frownies Face Stickers Shutterstock By Maria Gracia Santillana/April 27, 2021 11:41 am EST There’s no doubt 2020 gave us many reasons to frown. But as our moms and favorite influencers have always told us, “Keep making that face and it’ll get stuck like that” (via Cosmopolitan). Left with"11" lines (those two lines found in between your eyebrows), these wrinkles and other signs of aging may just be another added stress in our lives....
The Truth About James Franco’s Dating History Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/June 7, 2021 11:38 am EST James Franco may be one of the sexiest men in Hollywood with a storied dating history, but even he admits that relationships don’t come easy to him. Following previous breakups, the actor has cited his self-proclaimed “emotional immaturity” as one of the reasons his relationships don’t work out, per Standard. Of course that doesn’t mean he hasn’t had quite a few high-profile romances with some of Hollywood’s most beautiful women....
Unfortunately, there has been some controversy concerning Sampaio’s modeling for Victoria’s Secret Ryan Emberley/amfar/Getty Images Although Sampaio might be the first openly transgender model to work for Victoria’s Secret, she’s certainly not the first Brazilian model. In fact, she joins fellow Brazilian models Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Lais Ribeiro, and Gisele Bundchen, among many others (via Listal). Unfortunately, Sampaio’s participation in the VS brand hasn’t come without controversy. L Ed Razek, the chief marketing officer of L Brands, (the parent company to Victoria’s Secret) made anti-transgender comments in an interview with Vogue that caused an uproar: “Shouldn’t you have transsexuals in the show?...
This Is What Really Happens When You Never Take Off Your Jewelry Shutterstock By Alice Broster/April 5, 2021 12:15 pm EST When you buy a new piece of jewelry there can be the temptation to wear it constantly. But, according to Australian jewelry designer, Simone Walsh, wearing the same jewelry all the time can be bad for your pieces and, if they are made of non-precious metals, bad for you, as well....
What It Really Means When Your Belly Gets Hard During Pregnancy Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/April 10, 2021 2:31 pm EST Pregnancy comes with so much joy, but also so much uncertainty. You’ll experience changes to the body, and unexpected symptoms throughout the nine months until you welcome your baby. Then, it’s on to an entirely new set of questions — but that’s another story! For now, if you are in your later second or the third trimester of your pregnancy, you may have experienced hardening of your belly....
There are a lot of tanning solutions to choose from Shutterstock Okay, you’re already hyperventilating. With multiple beauty magazines claiming this self-tanner is superior to that one, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But, really, all you need to focus on when choosing a solution is what kind of shade you’re looking for as an end-result. Dihydroxyacetone or DHA is the chemical in self-tanners that reacts with your skin’s amino acids, thus turning it darker (via Prevention....
Why Everyone’s Talking About Harry Styles’ Look At The Grammys Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Lana Schwartz/March 14, 2021 9:07 pm EST Where singer, actor and all-around style icon Harry Styles goes, conversation follows. And tonight, that just so happens to be at the 2021 Grammy awards, where Styles performed his hit single “Watermelon Sugar” off his 2019 album Fine Line (via Vulture). The song earned Styles a nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance and he’s nominated this evening as well for Best Music Video and Best Pop Vocal Album (via Grammy....
Bachelor Ben Higgins tried to stay away from dating after his split from Lauren Bushnell John Lamparski/Getty Images In 2016, Bachelor Ben Higgins proposed to Lauren Bushnell after breaking Jojo Fletcher’s heart. Unfortunately, despite his romantic proposal, the two didn’t make it down the aisle, as noted by People. Higgins hadn’t really been in the real-world dating game for well over two years, since he was on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Bachelorette season before becoming the Bachelor and meeting Bushnell....
Words That The Royal Family Never Uses Shutterstock By Paige McBride/May 19, 2021 10:15 am EST Sounding, looking and acting like a member of the British royal family likely takes more practice than you think. Apparently, there’s a list of words that the house of Windsor requests their members avoid. According to SCMP, the 2004 book, Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour, details the vocabulary preferences of the British upper crust — including the royal family....
You Likely Have This Ingredient That Makes Hair Shinier In Your Pantry Shutterstock By Paige McBride/May 13, 2021 2:16 pm EST A universal healer, honey contains tons of anti-inflammatory and anti-viral nutrients. Deeply nourishing, disinfecting and tasty, this pantry staple can also help beautify your hair and skin as well. Indeed, you can add honey to your next bath and notice a silky smooth quality of your skin once you emerge well rested and cleansed....
Caitlyn Jenner Just Made This Surprising Admission About Her Family Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/June 5, 2021 8:49 pm EST Caitlyn Jenner has faced multiple challenges and adventures in her life. As an Olympic athlete in 1972, Caitlyn set a record in the grueling 10-event decathlon (via the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum). She went on to marry Kris Jenner, thus entering the famous Kardashian family and adding two members: daughters Kylie and Kendall (via Page Six)....
Can Everyone Unfocus Their Eyes? Shutterstock By Sam Ramsden/May 8, 2021 10:02 am EST Being able to unfocus your eyes is perhaps something most people would assume everyone has the ability to do. However, according to Healthline, this isn’t actually the case. When a person unfocuses their eyes, they do so by relaxing the ciliary muscles in their eyes, which in turn causes them to lose focus. In general, people tend to unfocus their eyes when looking at an object from a close range, when looking at hidden images — such as Magic Eye Images — and when admiring 3D imagery or artworks....
Demi Lovato Reveals The Truth Behind Her Substance Abuse Rachel Murray/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/March 9, 2021 4:26 pm EST If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Demi Lovato has always been candid about her history of substance abuse, including the 2018 overdose that has led to long-lasting health issues....
Diane Warren Now Holds An Oscar Record That No One Wants Shutterstock By Sam Ramsden/April 26, 2021 10:42 am EST Legendary songwriter Diane Warren is one of the most recognized nominees in Academy Awards history. However, following the 93rd annual ceremony on Sunday, April 25, Warren now holds the one Oscars record that no one wants to claim (via People). Warren was nominated for a 12th time at the 2021 ceremony in the Best Original Song category for her track “lo Sì (Seen)” from the Italian film “La Vita Davanti a Se” (which translates to “The Life Ahead”)....
Here’s How Long You Need To Wait Before Changing Earrings In A New Piercing Shutterstock By Lex Gabrielle/June 9, 2021 6:28 pm EST There are some moments in our lives when we are itching for a change. We want to do something different, fun, and drastic to make a big statement or to stay on trend with the latest fads. Some of us dye our hair, others get a new tattoo....
